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The Best Moving Companies in Winston-Salem
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Best truck rental companies in Winston-Salem
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
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What to know about moving in Winston-Salem
As you can guess, the cost of moving in Winston-Salem varies depending on your situation. How far are you going? How much stuff do you have? What time of year is it? All of these elements will influence costs, but the biggest factor is the type of moving services you choose.
According to national moving averages, moving van rentals are the cheapest route, coming in at around $1,000 on average.1 Moving and storage containers are a mid-range option and cost about $3,8000, while full-service moves are the most expensive, costing about $9,060.
Yes, according to sources like Southern Living magazine, Winston-Salem is one of the “Best Cities on the Rise.”2 The city is growing in part due to the lower cost of living, lower median housing costs, and its many parks and suburban amenities.
While national housing costs came in at $365,616 in 2021, the cost of housing in Winston-Salem was just $305,115 during the same year.3 The city is also home to several reputable colleges and universities, including Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University.
Winston-Salem had a population of 247,951 in 2021, making it one of the bigger mid-size cities in America.4 The town ranks 91st in a list of the largest cities in the country, just below North Las Vegas, Nevada, and above Chesapeake, Virginia.
Yes, Winston-Salem is a relatively affordable place to live and buy a home. In fact, the city ranks 24th on our list of the Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners.5 The average home in the Winston-Salem metro area costs $152,400, and 20% of all homes were built in or after the year 2000.
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed October 4, 2022.
- Wes Young, Journalnow.com, “Winston-Salem One of Southern Magazine’s ‘Best Cities On the Rise’ for 2021,” Published March 18, 2021. Accessed October 4, 2022.
- Realestate.USnews.com, “Winston-Salem, North Carolina,” Accessed October 4, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, Move.org, “Which US Cities Are the Largest?” Published May 25, 2021. Accessed October 4, 2022.
- Job Roberts, Move.org, “Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” Published January 25, 2021. Accessed October 4, 2022.